Conditions
Human Seminal Plasma Hypersensitivity
If you’re a woman diagnosed with Human Seminal Plasma Hypersensitivity, you might find yourself screaming to the Gods: “Why couldn’t I just have a peanut allergy?!” This is because HSPH is an overly complicated way of saying that you’re allergic to sex – or, to be more precise, semen. Allergic reactions may begin to occur within five to thirty minutes after intercourse, and could include genital itching, burning, and swelling. However, there is some good news. Firstly, it’s a rare condition. In fact, there have only been 100 confirmed cases. And secondly, desensitisation therapy (including administering allergy shots containing small doses of the male partner’s semen) requires the afflicted woman and her partner to have sex at least two or three times a week. ‘Every cloud…’ and all that.
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OMG !! I would jst like to say reading this thread has been a god send and blessing to me although no doubt hell to you people !!
I honistly thought i was going insane and that i was a complete loonatic , i have been treated with thrush creams and presurys and i have had swobs but nothing has ever shown up on any test. I totaly love and adore my partner who i have been with now for 3 years, but fear to make love to him as it stings and itches more or instantly and is like bin dragged through nettles without pants when we finished. No amount of washing can stop the stinging cold water cannot take the pain away. I go to the bathroom try to force the sperm out of my body but it can itch for over 24 hours after sex, the last time we made love i had traces of blood dont know why ??? I am afraid if i dont put out for my partner on a regular basis he may go looking for love elsewhere. Im a bit concerned as to what i can do because im also allergic to latex.
Hi I am Danny i am 16 and recently I noticed yellow or orange bits of in my semen like jelly bits. It went after afew days but now I have a dull ache in my left testicall. I think it's sometihng to do with it still?? If anyone can help me then i'ld be so happy i've been to the doctors twice now and they're not giving got help. Had alot of tests done for STDS. Chmylaida the most common and i havn't got it?!
ps: also i have already had sex twice and my partners didn't use a condom.
I have burning after my boyfirne ejaculates inside me, however, it doesnt happen when we use a condom. We have no problems using a condom but i would like to know why this happens? Aside from that my vagina seems normal and i would just like to know whats going on
can i just say phew im not the only 1. i also after having sex, have a burning sensation for about 2hours after, im fine during sex and fine the next day but the sensation after sex is horrible, it keeps me awake untill it has faded, it feels like i have slightly swole and burns bad.i am half way through my pregnancy and have all my sexual health tests done and they have come back clear. this burning is driving me mad and ruining my sex life.
I have had this problem since my husband had a vasectomy reversal 6 years ago…
We have been together 30 years never had any problems either before or after his vasectomy.
Its getting to be a vicious cycle now, as it hurts so much for many days that I have become very wary of sex, which of course doesn't help with arousal :o(
We are going to try condoms to see if they help.
i have a reali big problem im onli 19 i had a baby 2years ago sin i was pregnant it reali hurts to have sex i swell up like balloon it also burns and stings it can last for a few days at a time i occasionly bled after aswell it make me scared to have sex with me partener because of how much pain i get after and it does cause a few problems with our relationship that i would like to not have i have been with him 5yrs and he is the only person i have ever had sex with but he thinks its just i dont want sex with him please help me with a diagnosis so i can get better
hello, i ahve the depoinjein and when i use protection durin sex with my partner everything is fine but when we dont use protection after he ejaculates in me my vagina starts o singand when i go to the toilet afterwards te stinging is unbearable and takes m breath away…..also we noticed the other day that inside the condom mixed with his sperm was a red floater that looked like blood, weve both been checked out and had no STDs…..please HELP
Would just like to say, if it happens occasionally it probably is just rough sex ;)
When it leaks out of your vagina it is very common, it happens in most women and is not rare.
when my husband and i have sex, the following day i, have a bout of cystitus, i now have refraned from sex for over a year because of the extreme pain this causes, please help
Hello, I have a problem, when my Partner ejaculates inside me after a few hours I feel very sick,shacky and my breathing seems quite laboured,the symptoms can last for a couple of days, the only way to relieve it is to take some antihistamines, this has always been the case for around 20 years even with different partners, I have to make sure my Partner withdraws at the crucial moment which isnt much fun for both of us, have you ever heard of this problem before and is ther anything else I could do, thankyou for your help.
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